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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,329.34, 36,310.96 and 21,845.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,329.34, 36,310.96 and 21,845.99 is: 30,127.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,329.34 : 36,310.96 = 21,845.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,329.34/36,310.96 = 21,845.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,329.34x = 36,310.96 × 21,845.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,329.34x = 793,248,632.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,248,632.88/26,329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,127.94

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